Education Alumna Gives High School Commencement Address

Meka Mears, Ed.D., alumna of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice is continuing her mission of giving back, inspiring the next generation, and building a better world. Mears recently served as the speaker for the commencement ceremony at her alma matter, Boyd Anderson High School.

“It felt very good to really give back because, of course, in my opinion, leadership is pretty much servitude,” she said.

She said the opportunity was incredibly rewarding. In her speech, Mears touched upon some ideas that are substantial to her, such as making smart choices, living an intentional life, and serving your community.

She also channeled the words of former First Lady Michelle Obama about success in her speech.

“Success, as Michelle Obama said, shouldn’t be viewed as the acquisition of money, but instead it’s the ability to touch the lives of others,” she said.

Giving back is evident in Mears’ history. Having earned an M.S. in English Education (2012), her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership (2019), and having almost completed her master’s in public administration, she has gone on to serve on several boards, such as Leadership Broward, Crime Stoppers, and the Debbie’s Dream Foundation. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University and Broward College.

Mears said her initial goal was to become a university president, and while that is still something that may be in the cards, she is still open to whatever the future may hold.

“I’m not sure what will happen in the future or where I will end up in the future, but hopefully, it’s something that can be an amalgamation of community service, education, and maybe possibly healthcare because those three sectors I’m really passionate about, especially serving the underserved,” she said.

Posted 06/19/22